The Folk Keeper by Franny Billingsley

The Folk Keeper

Franny Billingsley

176 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction fantasy middle grade young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced
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Corinna Stonewall is fifteen years old and an orphan. She is also Rhysbridge Foundling Home's Folk Keeper - a difficult and dangerous job which consists of looking after and controlling 'the Folk' - spiteful, maverick, savage creatures who live in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 403 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
adventurous 80%
dark 80%
tense 30%
emotional 20%
hopeful 20%
funny 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.86

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